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KELBURN
Ca' Canny (5.2%), Carte Blanche (5%), Dark Moor (4.5%), Goldihops (3.8%), Misty Law (4.8%), Red Smiddy (4.1%)
KELHAM ISLAND
Ale Now On (4.1%), Because the Night (3.4%), Best
Bitter (3.8%), Bete Noire (5.5%), Bittersweet Symphony (4.5%), Brooklyn
Smoked Porter (6.5%), Castle Magic (5%), Dead or Alive (4.6%), Eastern
Promise (5%)
Easy Rider (4.3%): A subtle, easy drinking, premium strength pale
ale. Initial crisp bitterness gently gives way to a lingering fruity aftertaste.
(brewery notes)
Gold Digger (4.4%), Golden Eagle (4.2%), Kelham Gold (3.8%)
Pale Rider (5.2%): The Campaign for Real Ale's champion beer of Britain
in 2004, this is a full, yet easy drinking strong pale ale using Yorkshire
malt and American Willamette hops to give a well-balanced, fruity flavour
and bitter finish.
Renaissance (4.1%), Roulette (4.6%), San Francisco Nights (4.3%), Snake
Charmer (4.3%), Underneath the Stars (4.1%), Vanilla Sky (4.5%)
KELTEK
Even Keel (3.6%): Malty brew that seems like
to could do with more hop balance; pear drops in the taste. (DN)
First Brew (4.3%): So called because it is Keltek's first new beer
to come out of its extended brewery at Lostwithiel, Cornwall. A mid-range,
balanced bitter which is not as distinctive as some of its other brews,
such as the more complex Magik (4.2%) and light Golden Lance (3.8%). (DN)
Golden Lance (3.8%): Light, golden beer, citrus tones; ideal for
summer drinking. A favourite of mine. (DN)
Grim Reaper (6%): Cheery name for a dark ruby, premium strength,
old style ale.
Magik (4%): A very good bitter with plenty of fruity maltiness,
yet quite light and refreshing. There is a fresh fruity aroma. (DN:
21-06-07)
KEYNSHAM
Pixash (4.1%): A mid- to dark-brown traditional
best bitter, made with crystal and chocolate malts, to add depth to the
complex soft fruit tastes derived from East Kent Goldings and Bramling
Cross hops. A popular, satisfying and well-rounded ale.
Somerdale Golden (4.5%): A hoppy, bitter, premium ale with a red-gold
colour, made from traditional floor-malted Maris Otter pale malt and a
touch of crystal. Spicy fruit flavours from the dwarf First Gold and American
Cascade hops combine to create a distinctive pint with a powerful, lasting
finish.
Stockwood Stout (5%): A black, smoky, full-flavoured and full-bodied
unique stout, bursting with black coffee, liquorice and toasty flavours.
Made from a cornucopia of speciality coloured grains, including chocolate,
black, crystal and smoked malt, with roasted barley and torrefied wheat.
Northdown and Bramling Cross hops add a smooth but distinctive punch to
the long drying aftertaste.
KEYSTONE
Bedrock (3.6%), Corner Stone (4.8%), Gold Spice (4%), Gold Standard (4%), Large One (4.2%)
KINVER
Edge (4.2%): Light coloured beer with a clean,
fresh hop flavour (Goldings with a last-minute addition of Cascade). (DN)
Caveman (5%): Light in colour, well-balanced and smooth, it hides
its strength well. The beer to drink before clubbing!
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Today is compiled by Darren
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phone 07867 585395
(c) D Norbury 2004-2008

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